281 Associate Risk jobs in the United Arab Emirates

My client, a global leader in strategic management consulting, is currently seeking an Associate / Senior Associate with expertise in Market Risk for the Financial Services Sector. The role is based in Dubai and focuses on consulting opportunities within the Market Risk domain across the Middle East region. Candidates must be willing to travel 80% - 90% of the time. The role requires leadership of a small team and aims to grow the Market Risk practice. Ideal candidates will have at least 7+ years of professional experience with a good mix of Banking and Management Consulting exposure. The client prefers candidates who graduated from top-tier universities and, ideally, completed MBAs at globally recognized institutions (e.g., London Business School, INSEAD, Harvard).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Review derivative and capital market instrument pricing models
• Review operational risk management and internal control policies and procedures
• Develop and support risk management models for client deliverables
This opportunity offers the chance to work within a trusted global brand and provides a clear career development path. A generous tax-free package plus benefits are available for the right candidate.

About The Company

New Sourcing International (NSI) is a leading international talent acquisition group, established in 1999, with operations worldwide. We provide niche recruitment solutions tailored to specific markets, regions, and industries. Managed by industry professionals with diverse domain and geographic experience, NSI has a broad database and tools to access both passive and active candidates. Our presence spans countries including Australia, North America, Africa, UK, and the UAE. For over 11 years, NSI has offered recruitment, executive search, headhunting, outsourcing, contract staffing, and project recruitment services.

Risk & Compliance Associate page is loaded Risk & Compliance Associate Apply remote type Onsite locations Dubai Tax Free Office - UAE time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id JR08792

Role Overview

Planet is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join the Head of Risk , Compliance & Governance in the Middle East, based in Dubai UAE.

What you will do

• You will perform assessments of all processes through a risk based approach, to ensure compliance with regulation and to ensure fraud and credit risk are acceptable to the business;

• Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs

• Manage risk related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions are taken on each activity in a timely manner ;

• Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business and play a key role in the identification and management of risk issues on behalf of the UAE business;

• Perform assessments of the IT risk related aspects of the business;

• Conduct reviews of processes to check compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on the status of fraud investigations and the development of the UAE business’ fraud risk profile;

• Liaise and work closely with team in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services , Finance, Customer Happiness Centre and Operations as required and as appropriate ;

• Do their part to ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum. Knowledge of commercial financial products/services ;

• Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies;

• 1-3 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance or audit functions ;

• Understanding of banking/financial services industry. Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations)

• Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications.

• Strong analytical skills. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Adaptive to fast-paced work environment.

• Effective communicator . Written and spoken fluency in English required . Arabic is an added advantage.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

Risk & Compliance Associate page is loaded

Role Overview

Planet is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join the Head of Risk , Compliance & Governance in the Middle East, based in Dubai UAE.

What you will do

• You will perform assessments of all processes through a risk based approach, to ensure compliance with regulation and to ensure fraud and credit risk are acceptable to the business;

• Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs

• Manage risk related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions are taken on each activity in a timely manner ;

• Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business and play a key role in the identification and management of risk issues on behalf of the UAE business;

• Perform assessments of the IT risk related aspects of the business;

• Conduct reviews of processes to check compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on the status of fraud investigations and the development of the UAE business' fraud risk profile;

• Liaise and work closely with team in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services , Finance, Customer Happiness Centre and Operations as required and as appropriate ;

• Do their part to ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum. Knowledge of commercial financial products/services ;

• Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies;

• 1-3 years' experience in risk, compliance, governance or audit functions ;

• Understanding of banking/financial services industry. Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations)

• Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications.

• Strong analytical skills. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Adaptive to fast-paced work environment.

• Effective communicator . Written and spoken fluency in English required . Arabic is an added advantage.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.


Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

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Planet is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance in the Middle East, based in Dubai UAE.

What you will do

You will perform assessments of all processes through a risk based approach, to ensure compliance with regulation and to ensure fraud and credit risk are acceptable to the business;

Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs

Manage risk related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions are taken on each activity in a timely manner;

Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business and play a key role in the identification and management of risk issues on behalf of the UAE business;

Perform assessments of the IT risk related aspects of the business;

Conduct reviews of processes to check compliance with regulatory requirements;

Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance

Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on the status of fraud investigations and the development of the UAE business’ fraud risk profile;

Liaise and work closely with team in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services, Finance, Customer Happiness Centre and Operations as required and as appropriate;

Do their part to ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation

Who you are

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum. Knowledge of commercial financial products / services;

Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies;

1-3 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governanceor audit functions;

Understanding of banking / financial services industry. Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations)

Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications.

Strong analytical skills. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Adaptive to fast-paced work environment.

Effective communicator. Written and spoken fluency in English required. Arabic is an added advantage.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

Compliance Associate • Dubai Tax Free , UAE

Risk & Compliance Associate page is loaded

Role Overview

Planet is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join the Head of Risk , Compliance & Governance in the Middle East, based in Dubai UAE.

What you will do

• You will perform assessments of all processes through a risk based approach, to ensure compliance with regulation and to ensure fraud and credit risk are acceptable to the business;

• Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs

• Manage risk related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions are taken on each activity in a timely manner ;

• Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business and play a key role in the identification and management of risk issues on behalf of the UAE business;

• Perform assessments of the IT risk related aspects of the business;

• Conduct reviews of processes to check compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on the status of fraud investigations and the development of the UAE business’ fraud risk profile;

• Liaise and work closely with team in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services , Finance, Customer Happiness Centre and Operations as required and as appropriate ;

• Do their part to ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum. Knowledge of commercial financial products/services ;

• Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies;

• 1-3 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance or audit functions ;

• Understanding of banking/financial services industry. Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations)

• Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications.

• Strong analytical skills. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Adaptive to fast-paced work environment.

• Effective communicator . Written and spoken fluency in English required . Arabic is an added advantage.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

Vice President – Financial Risk Management

Our client is aleading multinational groupwith a diverse portfolio and strong presence across global markets. As part of their ongoing growth and evolution, they are now looking for aVice President – Financial Risk Managementto join their senior Treasury leadership team.

The Role

Reporting into senior Treasury leadership, the VP will oversee the design and execution of the company's financial risk frameworks, ensuring resilience across interest rate, FX, credit, and liquidity risks. The role will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, engaging with both internal stakeholders and external financial partners to drive best-in-class practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed risk management frameworks, policies, and analytical tools across the group.
• Anticipate and mitigate exposures through effective market monitoring and derivative solutions.
• Provide commercial insights to enhance capital efficiency, optimize investment decisions, and support growth initiatives.
• Build and manage strong banking and advisory relationships to ensure flexible, competitive access to global funding markets.
• Lead initiatives to manage liquidity and optimize cash returns while safeguarding capital.
• Partner with corporate finance on capital structuring and credit rating considerations.
• Deliver clear risk reporting and actionable insights to senior executives and the Board.
• Drive the adoption of modern treasury systems and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years' experience in financial risk management within a corporate treasury or multinational environment.
• Expertise in managing FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks, with proven experience in structuring derivatives.
• Strong analytical ability with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders and external institutions.
• Track record of leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in finance, economics, or related discipline; CFA/FRM desirable.
• Fluent in Python, C++ or other coding languages is desirable.

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We are also open to candidates looking to relocate to the UAE.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to working in collaboration with forward-thinking businesses to deliver high-performing, sustainable recruitment solutions to assembl.

Compliance Associate Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FX/Currencies Product Manager (Fintech) - Dubai Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are a leading financial institution in the UAE, recognized for our size and safety.

Our focus is on creating value for employees, customers, shareholders, and communities through differentiation, agility, and innovation.

Support the Assistant Vice President of assurance and monitoring in performing Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism control testing programs in line with regulatory guidelines.

Follow and implement the annual review schedule in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Perform approved assurance testing plan and identify key compliance-related risks and issues.
• Ensure assurance testing is performed according to agreed milestones.
• Track and monitor all assurance testing issues to completion.
• Follow up with the business as required.
• Promote internal control awareness and demonstrate the contribution of Assurance and Monitoring.
• Track and close recommendations.
• Perform trend analysis and advise on corrective measures.

• Analyzing and challenging complex activities considering regulatory requirements.
• Solid analytical skills, including identifying discrepancies while managing, reviewing, and gathering data.
• Ability to critically analyze data to identify trends, themes, and outliers.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality work.

AVP & Manager- Derivatives Operations

• Verify and authorize transactions in a controlled manner.
• Monitor and improve compliance with regulatory guidelines and local/international sanctions.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures by self and staff.
• Develop and implement robust tools and processes to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to enhance cost efficiency.
• Support line manager in maintaining employee satisfaction levels.
• Ensure strict compliance with Anti-Money Laundering, Central Bank guidelines, and internal policies.
• Staying informed of industry developments and sharing relevant information with staff.

• Graduate degree in Commerce, Financial Services, Banking & Finance, etc.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Treasury Operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to fill a Specialist position in Internal Audit and Fraud Investigation.

• Conduct thorough audits and investigations to identify and prevent fraudulent activities
• Develop and implement effective internal control systems to mitigate risk
• Analyze complex financial data and provide expert recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

• A graduate degree in accountancy or a business-related field is required
• A recognized accounting/auditing qualification such as CPA, CIA, or CFE is mandatory
• 5-8 years of experience in fraud risk management and audit in a financial institution or large organization
• Relevant internal audit experience in the banking sector is desirable

• A certification in AML/CFT and experience auditing AML in banks is an advantage
• Fraud Investigation qualification and experience conducting Fraud Audits and Investigations is also beneficial

• In-depth knowledge of banking operations and processes
• Excellent analytical, planning, and negotiation skills
• Strong report writing and leadership abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and bank systems

This role offers a unique opportunity for growth and development in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Please note that this job requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.